by Lian Hearn · Picador · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780330446334
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«The Harsh Cry of the Heron» is the fantasy novel by Lian Hearn, published by Picador in paperback (632 pages, in English).
The Harsh Cry of the Heron closes the Tales of the Otori saga. After sixteen years of peace in the Three Countries, the rule of Takeo and Kaede faces a network of assassins, old rivalries, foreigners with new weapons and religion, and a prophecy announcing Takeo's death at the hands of his own family. War, sacrifice, vengeance and unconditional love.
Fourth instalment of the Tales of the Otori saga. The book was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Award in 2007.
For readers of epic and young adult fantasy, and for those following the Tales of the Otori saga or seeking a setting inspired by feudal Japan.
Gillian Rubinstein is an English-born children's author and playwright. Born in Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, Rubinstein split her childhood between England and Nigeria, moving to Australia in 1973. As well as eight plays, numerous short stories and articles, she has written over 30 books. Her award-winning and hugely popular 1986 debut Space Demons introduced the themes of growing up and fantasy worlds which emerge often in her other writings. Books such as At Ardilla, Foxspell and Galax-Arena all received critical acclaim and multiple awards.
